Azure Policy
Azure Policy is a Microsoft Azure management service designed to apply guardrails across all your resources. It enables real-time control and ensures cloud compliance by enforcing rules on your infrastructure. This tool helps organizations maintain consistency and adhere to regulatory standards without manual intervention, providing a centralized way to manage resource configurations and policies effectively.
Choose this service when you need automated compliance enforcement across your Azure environment. Be aware that there is no free tier available for Azure Policy. The pricing model operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, meaning costs will accrue based on usage. This structure requires careful monitoring to avoid unexpected charges, especially in large-scale deployments with extensive policy evaluations.